Strong’s H4442

מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Malkiy-Tsedeq

Pronunciation

mal-kee-tseh'-dek

Definition

Melchizedek

Meaning

Malki-Tsedek

Usage

The name "Malki-tsedeq" means "King of Righteousness." Melchizedek is a significant biblical figure who appears in the Old Testament as the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High. He is known for blessing Abram (later Abraham) and receiving tithes from him.

Bible references

Genesis 14:18;Psalm 110:4